Spending the morning at the #We-Fi Summit in Dubai with peers from other corporates, NGOs, FIs etc to talk about how @MastercardMEA and @CNTR4growth are supporting #women in supply chains.

Thank you H.E. Dr. @wrabadi, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation at the Government of Jordan, for your insightful remarks about the value of connecting entrepreneurs to mentors and coaches. @MastercardMEA @CNTR4growth @micromentor @MoPIC_Jordan

Thrilled to launch @micromentor in Jordan today with @mercycorps. The digital mentoring platform will help entrepreneurs connect with mentors from around the world to support the growth of their businesses. @MastercardMEA @CNTR4growth

Excited to be part of the #FutureSustainabilitySummit in #AbuDhabi today to discuss how @Mastercard and @CNTR4growth is ‘Rethinking Philanthropy’

#YoungAfricaWorks - and creating jobs and prosperity generally - depends on partnerships among government, private sector, and philanthropy (like ⁦@MastercardFdn⁩ ). No one can do it alone. Collaboration is crucial.

Reeta Roy, CEO, @MastercardFdn : Access to credit is critical for young people to seed, test and scale their ideas. Business development services, mentoship and access to market is equally important. #YoungAfricaWorks #Kenya

H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta: There can be no success for Kenya without ensuring that the youth are taken care of. #YoungAfricaWorks #kenya @MastercardFdn

Impressive youth panel lead by @ADELLEO featuring @kavekeruth @Mouch_ama @llebasha @geraldmatolo #YoungAfricaWorks @MastercardFdn @AfricaLD ~Learn to believe in the power of the person regardless of age or gender.~

In #Nairobi today to attend the launch of @MastercardFdn ‘s #YoungAfricaWorks Kenya program in a bid to create 30mm new jobs on the continent by 2030

Stability can only be achieved through inclusive economic growth and cooperation between nations - President Buhari at the opening session of #wef2019

President Buhari: the lack of social/economic #inclusion is the root cause of Nigeria’s most pressing historic issues. In a country of nearly 200m, it’s more important than ever for the population to be actively engaged and for govt to promote inclusive policies. #mena2019

Antonio Gutteres, Secretary General @UN stresses the importance of empowering the youth in MENA, adding that this will require investment in education and skills. He also points to the crucial role that the private sector plays in helping to address climate change #mena2019

H.M. King Abdullah II recognizes high-skilled human capital - with a particular reference to women - as one of the Kingdom’s biggest assets. #WEF #mena2019

King Abdullah II: Believe me, anything that you want for yourselves and your families, our region’s people want for themselves and their families, too—good jobs, liveable cities and communities, technologies and apps designed for our shared prosperity #WEF #MENA19

07:30 URGENT BLOOD APPEAL #RiversideAttack 1) Aga Khan hospital 2) MP Shah Hospital 3) Avenue Hospital 4) Kenyatta National Hospital 5) Guru Nanak Hospital Retweet! Let's get out there and save our brother's and sisters. via @Jackie_Arkle

Uber is giving free rides to people who want to donate blood. Go to the app, under payments use code NBODONATE to get 2 free Uber rides to Avenue, M.P. Shah, Aga Khan & Kenyatta Hospitals. #RiversideAttack

Families searching for their loved ones can call our tracing hotline on 0715 820219. #Riversideattack

Micromerchants like mom & pop stores operate largely in cash. By introducing digital technology, services & training, Mastercard & @Accion will help high potential microbusinesses increase revenues & achieve greater financial security https://t.co/5G7Mr3MaC8 #financialinclusion

The Center’s New Executive Director Parag Mehta explains why big companies should help small businesses develop and how our involvement can catalyze economic growth around the world. @paragie #MSMEday2018 https://t.co/mGV2coohuN

After fleeing the DRC, Lubingo Ibulisho came to Gihembe Refugee Camp in Rwanda. In Congo, he'd been a farmer. In the camp, he learned carpentry & created a business. @Inkomoko taught him how to make better products & reach other markets: https://t.co/S5yUAHGlk9 #WorldRefugeeDay